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Volunteer Vacancies

Volunteers form the backbone of many of our communities and such experiences can be hugely rewarding. Maybe it is something you are interested in. Being a volunteer does require enthusiasm and perseverance. Many volunteers come from abroad and Have a look at Residential Volunteering Opportunities in one of our community households.

PLEASE NOTE SHORTTERM REFERS TO VACANCIES WITH UP TO 1 YEAR COMMITMENT

We are looking for motivated, energetic and responsible volunteers interested in joining our life sharing community to live and work alongside adults with special needs.

You will join a vibrant young team of about 12 -14 young adults between the ages of 18-24 from many different countries. The role involves living in a household in the community together with adults with special needs, supporting them in their day to day needs and work life. This role would best suit empathetic, caring and responsible people with a strong sense of commitment. Good English is essential and preference is given to those who can commit for the full year.

Please do get in touch with us personally to explore more about the role, we are very happy to answer any questions that you may have.

You can make contact by email or phone -

Contact Ben Gamble

on 00353 45 481597
or 00353 85 1311608.

A keen interest in adults with special needs is required. An interest in social care, art, music, farming/gardening, homemaking or a specific craft is an advantage. English language is a key requirement. Full training and induction into the role will be provided as well as mandatory external training. Reflective supervision is provided on a one to one basis at regular intervals.

1 Coworker with farming experience From 01 Mar 2018

We are looking for motivated, energetic and responsible volunteers interested in joining our life sharing community to live and work alongside adults with special needs. You will join a vibrant team of about 20-25 young adults from many different countries. The role involves living in a household in the community together with adults with special needs, supporting them in their day to day needs and work life. This role would best suit empathetic, caring and responsible people with a strong sense of commitment. Good English is essential and preference is given to those who can commit for the full year.

?We are specifically looking for volunteers with experience or a strong interest in working on our farm to assist the farm manager which will potentially involve working unsociable hours compared with the other workshops.

A keen interest in adults with special needs is required. An interest in social care, art, music, farming/gardening, homemaking or a specific craft is an advantage. Full training and induction into the role will be provided as well as mandatory external training. We look forward to hearing from you.

On the farm, we have milking cows, sucklers, followers, pigs, sheep, and chicken. We also grow potatoes and fodder crops. The garden produces fruit and vegetables for the community and also looks after the orchard.

To apply: Please contact Claire McCreesh on camphillduffcarrig@gmail.com for an application form or if you have any questions. Or on +353 (0)871826510

1 SHORT TERM CO-WORKER From 01 Mar 2018

We are looking for Volunteers who are motivated, enthusiastic and responsible to join our life sharing community, live and work alongside adults with special needs. The role involves living in a household in the community together with (young) adults with special needs. You will join one of our house communities, where you share responsibilities with other volunteers. You will be working and living very closely not only with our special needs people, but also with our other volunteers. The start date is early September It would be an advantage if you would have a drivers license with at least 2 years driving experience. Although we prefer applicants who are 20 years or older and can make a commitment for at least one year, it is not a specific requirement and for the right candidate, we can be flexible! If you have any questions or want to know more about this position, please contact us and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Average/Good level of spoken English is essential!
Having a driver license for 2 years or more is an advantage.
Mature personality

3 FEMALE CO WORKERS URGENTLY REQUIRED From 31 Mar 2018

We are looking for motivated, energetic and responsible volunteers interested in joining our life sharing community to live and work alongside adults with special needs. You will join a vibrant young team of about 12 -14 young adults between the ages of 18-24 from many different countries. The role involves living in a household in the community together with adults with special needs, supporting them in their day to day needs and work life. This role would best suit empathetic, caring and responsible people with a strong sense of commitment. Good English is essential and preference is given to those who can commit for the full year. Please do get in touch with us personally to explore more about the role, we are very happy to answer any questions that you may have. You can make contact by email or phone - Contact Ben Gamble on 00353 45 481597 or 00353 85 1311608.

A keen interest in adults with special needs is required. An interest in social care, art, music, farming/gardening, homemaking or a specific craft is an advantage. English language is a key requirement. Full training and induction into the role will be provided as well as mandatory external training. Reflective supervision is provided on a one to one basis at regular intervals.

1 short-term volunteer/shop-keeper From 01 Apr 2018

We are offering one Short-term placement for a motivated young person who wishes to take a central role in our small craft and coffee shop whilst experiencing our life-sharing community spread over a small seaside village.

This vacancy is for the summer months in particular with the option of extending your stay if wanted.

You should have an outgoing friendly personality with an interest in others and a preference for a lifestyle favouring organic produce. Good spoken English is essential. Preference is given to those who are 21 years or over.

Your task will be to become a central part of the coffee-shop team, and you will be serving customers from 10am to lunchtime five days a week. Barrista training will be given as well as training to order supplies and look after all aspects of the running of the shop.

You will join one of our three house communities, where you share responsibilities with the other volunteers. Like all the other households in the community your home will be guided by a house-coordinator. She will train you to support a resident on her path towards independent supported living. Camphill Ballymoney operates a small garden, a basket-workshop, a felt workshop and a small coffee-shop and volunteers from all over the world join us to support the residents with disabilities in our community.

1 Lifesharing Live-In Junior coworker From 01 May 2018

We are interested to hear from enthusiastic young men and women who would like to spend a year sharing our community life in a small town near Kilkenny. Starting date is flexible April/May. Volunteers will join a house community supporting adults with a variey of needs. Some of those we support have high needs, including physical / intimate care and constant supervision. Others live in their own accommondation and need friends visiting regularly to support them as they manage their own lives. Our life is challenging for all, and very rewarding for those who engage and participate fully. Good English is essential, and it helps if you bring energy, initiative and humour! In your application, please answer these two additional questions: 1: when are you free to start? 2: how long do you wish to stay?

Basic training and induction will be provided good English is essential

Camphill Community Grangemockler is looking for a number of enthusiastic individuals to come and volunteer in our Community. Please contact volunteer.grangemockler[at]camphill.ie for more information and an application form. Our Volunteer Co-ordinator George is more than happy to answer any questions you may have and can arrange for a Skype conversation to discuss your application.

Persons, with a keen interest, or already engaged in, or completing a Social Care / Social Pedagogy course/degree or similar field is a distinct advantage.
Previous personal or professional experience engaging with individuals with an Intellectual Disability will also be considered an advantage.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is required, and you will be assessed as part of the application process.

Camphill Community Grangemockler is looking for a number of enthusiastic individuals to come and volunteer in our Community. Please contact volunteer.grangemockler[at]camphill.ie for more information and an application form. Our Volunteer Co-ordinator George is more than happy to answer any questions you may have and can arrange for a Skype conversation to discuss your application.

Persons, with a keen interest, or already engaged in, or completing a Social Care / Social Pedagogy course/degree or similar field is a distinct advantage.
Previous personal or professional experience engaging with individuals with an Intellectual Disability will also be considered an advantage.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is required, and you will be assessed as part of the application process.

1 Short-term volunteer, social care worker From 01 Jun 2018

Do you come from a nursing background? We are offering one placement for a motivated young woman who is interested in care work and wishes to experience our life-sharing community spread over a small seaside village. You will join one of our three small house communities, where you share responsibilities with two other volunteers from many different countries. Each household is guided by house-coordinators and offers a home to up to three residents with disabilities. Camphill Ballymoney operates a small garden, a basket-workshop, a felt workshop and a small coffee-shop all of which have vacancies arising in the near future. Good English is essential, craft skills are welcome but full training will be given. Sign language is part of our ongoing training. Preference is given to those who can commit for the full year and who are 21 years or over.

1 Care support worker From 01 Jun 2018

We are offering a placement for one young man, who wishes to experience our life-sharing community spread over a small seaside village. Your home will be one of our three small houseswhere you share responsibilities with two other volunteers from many different countries. Each household is guided by house-coordinators. As a member of a team you will support two persons with varying levels of independence.

Camphill Ballymoney operates a small garden, a basket-workshop, a textile workshop and a small coffee-shop all of which have vacancies arising in the near future. Good English is essential, craft skills are welcome but full training will be given. Sign language is part of our ongoing training. Preference is given to those who can commit for the full year and who are 21 years or over.

Short Term Co worker From 01 Jun 2018

We are looking for motivated, energetic and responsible volunteers interested in joining our life sharing community to live and work alongside adults with special needs. You will join a vibrant young team of about 12 -14 young adults between the ages of 18-24 from many different countries. The role involves living in a household in the community together with adults with special needs, supporting them in their day to day needs and work life. This role would best suit empathetic, caring and responsible people with a strong sense of commitment. Good English is essential and preference is given to those who can commit for the full year. Please do get in touch with us personally to explore more about the role, we are very happy to answer any questions that you may have. You can make contact by email or phone - Contact Ben Gamble on 00353 45 481597 or 00353 85 1311608.

A keen interest in adults with special needs is required. An interest in social care, art, music, farming/gardening, homemaking or a specific craft is an advantage. English language is a key requirement. Full training and induction into the role will be provided as well as mandatory external training. Reflective supervision is provided on a one to one basis at regular intervals.

Camphill Community Grangemockler is looking for a number of enthusiastic individuals to come and volunteer in our Community. Please contact volunteer.grangemockler[at]camphill.ie for more information and an application form. Our Volunteer Co-ordinator George is more than happy to answer any questions you may have and can arrange for a Skype conversation to discuss your application.

Persons, with a keen interest, or already engaged in, or completing a Social Care / Social Pedagogy course/degree or similar field is a distinct advantage.
Previous personal or professional experience engaging with individuals with an Intellectual Disability will also be considered an advantage.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is required, and you will be assessed as part of the application process

2 Junior coworker From 01 Jul 2018

We are interested to hear from enthusiastic young men and women who would like to spend a year sharing our community life in a small town near Kilkenny. Volunteers will join a house community supporting adults with a variey of needs. Some of those we support have high needs, including physical / intimate care and constant supervision. Others live in their own accommondation and need friends visiting regularly to support them as they manage their own lives. Our life is challenging for all, and very rewarding for those who engage and participate fully. Good English is essential, and it helps if you bring energy, initiative and humour! In your application, please answer these two additional questions: 1: when are you free to start? 2: how long do you wish to stay?

Short term volunteers From 01 Jul 2018

Male and Female Volunteers We are always looking for motivated, energetic and responsible volunteers interested in joining our life sharing community to live and work alongside adults with special needs. You will join a vibrant young team of about 12 -14 young adults between the ages of 18-24 from many different countries. The role involves living in a household in the community together with adults with special needs, supporting them in their day to day needs and work life. This role would best suit empathetic, caring and responsible people with a strong sense of commitment. Good English is essential and preference is given to those who can commit for the full year. Please do get in touch with us personally to explore more about the role, we are very happy to answer any questions that you may have. You can make contact by email or phone - Contact Ben Gamble on 00353 45 481597 or 00353 85 1311608.

A keen interest in adults with special needs is required. An interest in social care, art, music, farming/gardening, homemaking or a specific craft is an advantage. English language is a key requirement. Full training and induction into the role will be provided as well as mandatory external training. Reflective supervision is provided on a one to one basis at regular intervals.

Camphill Community Grangemockler is looking for a number of enthusiastic individuals to come and volunteer in our Community. Please contact volunteer.grangemockler[at]camphill.ie for more information and an application form. Our Volunteer Co-ordinator George is more than happy to answer any questions you may have and can arrange for a Skype conversation to discuss your application.

Persons, with a keen interest, or already engaged in, or completing a Social Care / Social Pedagogy course/degree or similar field is a distinct advantage.
Previous personal or professional experience engaging with individuals with an Intellectual Disability will also be considered an advantage.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is required, and you will be assessed as part of the application process.

2 Lifesharing Live-In Junior coworker From 01 Aug 2018

We are interested to hear from enthusiastic young men and women who would like to spend a year sharing our community life in a small town near Kilkenny. Volunteers will join a house community supporting adults with a variey of needs. Some of those we support have high needs, including physical / intimate care and constant supervision. Others live in their own accommondation and need friends visiting regularly to support them as they manage their own lives. Our life is challenging for all, and very rewarding for those who engage and participate fully. Good English is essential, and it helps if you bring energy, initiative and humour! In your application, please answer these two additional questions: 1: when are you free to start? 2: how long do you wish to stay?

Short Term Co Worker From 01 Aug 2018

We are looking for motivated, energetic and responsible volunteers interested in joining our life sharing community to live and work alongside adults with special needs. You will join a vibrant young team of about 12 -14 young adults between the ages of 18-24 from many different countries. The role involves living in a household in the community together with adults with special needs, supporting them in their day to day needs and work life. This role would best suit empathetic, caring and responsible people with a strong sense of commitment. Good English is essential and preference is given to those who can commit for the full year. Please do get in touch with us personally to explore more about the role, we are very happy to answer any questions that you may have. You can make contact by email or phone - Contact Ben Gamble on 00353 45 481597 or 00353 85 1311608.

A keen interest in adults with special needs is required. An interest in social care, art, music, farming/gardening, homemaking or a specific craft is an advantage. English language is a key requirement. Full training and induction into the role will be provided as well as mandatory external training. Reflective supervision is provided on a one to one basis at regular intervals.

3 Short term volunteers From 01 Sep 2018

We are looking for motivated, energetic and responsible volunteers interested in joining our life sharing community to live and work alongside adults with special needs. You will join a vibrant young team of about 12 -14 young adults between the ages of 18-24 from many different countries. The role involves living in a household in the community together with adults with special needs, supporting them in their day to day needs and work life. This role would best suit empathetic, caring and responsible people with a strong sense of commitment. Good English is essential and preference is given to those who can commit for the full year. Please do get in touch with us personally to explore more about the role, we are very happy to answer any questions that you may have. You can make contact by email or phone - Contact Ben Gamble on 00353 45 481597 or 00353 85 1311608.

A keen interest in adults with special needs is required. An interest in social care, art, music, farming/gardening, homemaking or a specific craft is an advantage. English language is a key requirement. Full training and induction into the role will be provided as well as mandatory external training. Reflective supervision is provided on a one to one basis at regular intervals.